Comments Thread For: Kell Brook vs. Errol Spence Deal is Very Close, Says Hearn

[Kigali]

Spence is basically a prospect. Hardcore fans would recognize the accomplishment but it wouldn't be a huge win on the mainstream scale. Most would write Spence off as a hypejob if Brook beat him.

Spence is not a prospect.

He's a champ in waiting that nobody seems to want parts of.

Beating Spence would be HUGE.

[AddiX]

U.K. Boxing is doing big things.

Didn't expect Spence to take a fight like this, this early, probably smart to do it now though, get some big names under his belt at this weight while he can still make it.

[The Big Dunn]

This seems like such a no brainer-make the Brook/Spence fight for one month after Garcia/Thurman and then match the winners.

[aldo5408]

U.K. Boxing is doing big things.

Didn't expect Spence to take a fight like this, this early, probably smart to do it now though, get some big names under his belt at this weight while he can still make it.

You think brook can spark out Spence?

[Motorcity Cobra]

Same scenario as gg Jacobs?

Naw. The IBF is strict. They only gave them a one week extension. The WBA gave a 2 week extension and never enforced it. The IBF enforces their rules.

But it's funny how 2 days ago Hearn said they hadn't responded to his offers to "we're close". The offer he sent must've been a joke or he didn't send any offers.

[BIGPOPPAPUMP]

Comments Thread For: Kell Brook vs. Errol Spence Deal is Very Close, Says Hearn

A deal is nearly complete for Kell Brook (36-1, 25 KOs) to make a mandatory defense of his IBF welterweight championship against undefeated Olympian Errol Spence (21-0, 18 KOs). The IBF had ordered a purse bid, which was scheduled to take place tomorrow, but Brook's promoter Eddie Hearn requested a one week extension as both sides are close to reaching a deal. A deal was expected with Brook's side holding the edge if it went to a purse bid with a 75-25 split.
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[AddiX]

You think brook can spark out Spence?

Have to see what they look like side by side before I make any predictions.

Spence has been able to physically manhandle everyone he's fought, he's always been the bigger stronger guy. If he can't do that with brook he could be in for a hard night though. Brook won't panic under pressure.

I remember spence had a fight maybe 2 years ago or so where he fought going backwards and he looked pretty clueless, and beatable.

[A.K]

Where are the idiots who said brook is ducking??

Give him his props because Spence bout to give him another whooping.

[jonnyc420]

Good fight, I think Brook takes a decision here, but if Spence pulls this off than I will start believing the hype around him.

[Motorcity Cobra]

Now we know for sure the fight is happening. You can't request an extension the day before the purse bid then announce a different fight a cpl days later. That would be considered a duck IMO.